History Tutoring
Our online History tutoring is built around matching you with the right tutor
History tutors are typically undergraduates/graduates of degrees such as History, History and Politics, History with History of Art and Law with History.
We offer History tutoring at National 5 Higher, Advanced Higher and University level. Other qualifications available upon request.
National 5 History develops detailed knowledge of the past across Scottish, British and European/World contexts. Students build skills in explaining historical developments, analysing factors and evaluating sources, while structuring clear extended answers under exam conditions.
Assessment
Question Paper – 80% (2 hours 20 minutes)
Assignment – 20% (1 hour, externally marked)
Key Areas of the Course
Historical Study: Scottish
One Scottish topic (Medieval, Early Modern or Later Modern), such as:
- The Wars of Independence
- Mary Queen of Scots and the Reformation
- The Treaty of Union
- Migration and Empire
- The Era of the Great War
Historical Study: British
One British topic, such as:
- Medieval Kingdoms
- War of the Three Kingdoms
- The trade in enslaved African people
- Changing Britain
- The Making of Modern Britain
Historical Study: European and World
One European or World topic, such as:
- The Crusades
- The American Revolution
- USA 1850–80
- Hitler and Nazi Germany
- Civil Rights in the USA
Across all units, students develop the ability to:
- Describe and explain events and developments.
- Analyse the importance of different factors.
- Evaluate and compare historical sources.
- Reach supported, reasoned conclusions.
Students often need support with:
- Moving beyond narrative to clear explanation and analysis.
- Answering the specific question set rather than retelling events.
- Structuring balanced “To what extent?” essays with a judgement.
- Evaluating source usefulness fully (origin, purpose, content, omissions).
- Managing time across three substantial sections in the exam.
National 5 History Assignment
The assignment is worth 20% of the final grade. Students choose a historical question or issue, research it independently, and produce a structured written response under exam conditions.
Support can include:
- Choosing a focused, workable question.
- Selecting and referencing relevant sources.
- Analysing causes and/or impact clearly.
- Structuring a well-supported conclusion.
Higher History develops in-depth understanding of complex historical issues across British, European/World and Scottish contexts. Students construct sustained arguments, evaluate interpretations and support clear judgements with detailed evidence
Assessment
Question Paper 1: British, European and World – 40%
Question Paper 2: Scottish – 33%
Assignment – 27%
Key Areas of the Course
British (one option)
- Church, state and feudal society
- The century of revolutions
- The trade in enslaved African people
- Britain 1851–1951
- Britain and Ireland 1900–1985
European and World (one option)
- The Crusades
- The American Revolution
- The French Revolution
- Germany, Italy or Russia
- USA, Appeasement or the Cold War
Scottish (one option)
- Wars of Independence
- Reformation
- Treaty of Union
- Migration and empire
- Impact of the Great War
Students develop the ability to:
- Evaluate the importance of factors.
- Analyse differing interpretations.
- Write sustained, well-structured essays.
- Use precise evidence to support judgement.
Students often need support with:
- Keeping essays analytical rather than descriptive.
- Making clear evaluative judgements.
- Using detailed evidence selectively and effectively.
- Managing time across two exam papers.
Higher History Assignment
Students research a historical issue of their choice and produce an analytical response under exam conditions.
Support can include:
- Framing a debatable question.
- Synthesising a range of sources.
- Developing a clear, well-supported conclusion.
Our Process
How Matching Works
Finding the right tutor shouldn’t feel like guesswork. We take the time to understand your needs, recommend the most suitable tutor, and support you as you go – so you can focus on progress, not admin.
Step 1: Understanding What’s Needed
A short conversation or message helps us identify:
- What you are hoping tutoring will achieveSubject and level
- Areas the student would like support with
- Availability for lessons
Step 2. Recommending a Suitable Tutor
We suggest a tutor based on:
- Availability that allows consistent lessons
- Experience with the relevant qualification level
- Ability to explain the subject clearly
- A teaching approach suited to the student
Step 3: Lessons Begin
Once timings are agreed, lessons start and continue on a regular basis that suits the student. There is no long-term contract, so families can decide how long they would like tutoring to continue. If circumstances change, we can help adjust arrangements where appropriate.
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